Collectible curiosities

  • Twin Mill - Hot Wheels of the week

    Twin Mill - Hot Wheels

    This is a cornerstone of Hot Wheels production: the legendary Twin Mill. The version shown in the photos is part of the five-model Let's Race pack, released in 2024. The upper and lower bodywork are made of pearl green Metalflake painted metal; the two side engines, exhaust pipes and cockpit – made from a single mould – are made of metallic plastic.

    Twin Mill - Hot Wheels

    Twin Mill - Side view - Hot Wheels

    The upper bodywork features two-colour screen printing: a tapered black band that starts at the front of the bonnet and ends just behind the windscreen; graphic motifs composed of thin lines and a Hot Wheels logo at the rear, in light cyan. The wheels are OH5 (five-spoke perforated), chrome-plated and screen-printed.

    Twin Mill - Front view - Hot Wheels

    Twin Mill - Rear view - Hot Wheels

    Interesting facts

    The Twin Mill is considered one of the most iconic Hot Wheels models ever. Its debut in 1969 left a trail of curiosity in its wake: it is recognised as the first original design created entirely by Hot Wheels and conceived by Ira Gilford. Originally, the 1:64 scale model was to be called Dream 1. The initial versions, produced in the United States, featured Spectraflame paint and Redline wheels.

    Twin Mill real car version, 1:1 scale, metallic blue colour

    Twin Mill real car version, 1:1 scale, metallic burgundy colour

    To mark the brand's 30th anniversary, Hot Wheels commissioned a working 1:1 scale version (one-off). Construction began with Boyd Coddington, but was interrupted in 1998 due to the bankruptcy of his company. The car was completed by Carson Lev in 2001, in time for the 35th anniversary. It was a vehicle with remarkable mechanics: tubular chassis, fibreglass bodywork and a twin engine consisting of two General Motors 502 engines, capable of delivering a combined power output of 1,400 hp.

    Today, the Twin Mill is part of Hot Wheels' Garage of Legends.